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2 The benefits of adhesive technology.

Stress resistance, simplification,

4 economy and more. One of the primary benefits of adhesive is that it holds something together resisting the stress trying to pull it apart. Tensile stress is exerted equally over the entire joint straight and away from the adhesive bond. Shear stress is across the adhesive bond. The bonded materials are being forced to slide over each other. Cleavage stress is concentrated at one edge and exerts a prying force on the bond. Tensile Shear Peel stress is concentrated along a thin line at the bond’s edge. One surface is flexible. Most applications combine stresses. The following six points elaborate on the advantages of using adhesives for stress 2 resistance and more. 1. Uniform distribution of stress over the entire bonded area can eliminate stress concentration caused by rivets, spot welds, and similar mechanical fastening. Lighter, thinner materials can often be used without sacrificing Cleavage Peel 3 strength.

3. Elastomeric flexibility improves Choice of 3M structural or

resistance to vibration fatigue. non-structural formulations. To meet requirements for stress resistance, specific substrates, application efficiency 4 and cost, 3M offers a wide range of easy- to-use adhesives in handy sizes with 5 practical dispensing systems. 2. Bonding laminates of dissimilar materials can produce combinations 4. Holes are eliminated maintaining the Structural adhesives (pages 5 to 15) bond superior in strength and performance integrity of the bonded material. This the load-bearing parts of a product. Usually to either adherent alone. Adhesive can reduce finishing and increase these are metal, but wood, glass and rigid flexibility compensates for differences design flexibility. plastics can also be structurally bonded. in coefficients of expansion. 5. Continuous contact between mating Non-structural adhesives (pages 16 to 33) surfaces can effectively bond and bond materials for insulation, cushioning seal against many environmental and paneling, rubber, plastic, fabric, leather, conditions. wood, cardboard, and other substrates used in non load-bearing applications. 6. Costs can be lowered by reducing material requirements and weight; eliminating drilling, welding, screwing, and similar operations. Structural Adhesives

3M high-strength structural adhesives are For example, structural adhesives are The 3M structural adhesives product linefundamentally load-bearing formulations. used in bushing assembly in appliances, includes the following:Bond strength is often as strong as, or headlight assembly in cars, fiberglass decks • 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Adhesivesstronger than the materials joined. These in boats, relays and controls in electronic • 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Electronic Gradeadhesives are generally cross-linked or equipment, lawn sprinklers, window Epoxy Adhesivesthermosetting, and include epoxies, frames, office partitions, pump casting • 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Film Adhesivesphenolics, urethanes, acrylics, and components, golf clubs, home furniture, • 3M™ Pronto™ Instant Adhesivescyanoacrylates. and surgical instruments. • 3M™ Jet-Weld™ ThermosetThe aircraft industry is one of the pioneers Adhesive System.in use of structural adhesives. And structuraladhesives still play an integral role in theaerospace industry. Many other industrieshave also been taking advantage of 3M’sadvanced formulations and innovativedispensing. 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Adhesives Load-bearing formulations for metals, rubber, glass and more.

As an alternative to mechanical or fusion

fastening, the reasons for Scotch-Weld Adhesives are many: greater design latitude,6 cleaner lines, material substitution, less machining, lighter weight, more durability, and often less cost. To meet application and end-use requirements you can select from one-part heat-curing epoxies, and two-part room- temperature curing epoxies, acrylics and urethanes. There are formulations for 7

3M has long been recognized as a pioneer in structural strength adhesives. But to meet end use performance requirements doesn’t just mean providing the right chemical formula. Which is why 3M also develops dispensing systems to facilitate production in low and high volume assembly. Many two-part 3M formulations are available in Duo-Pak cartridges for dispensing with a manual or pneumatic 3M ™ EPX™ Applicator.

Product Color Features Viscosity Comments 3901 • Adhesion promoter 5 A primer for film and liquid adhesives in those applications where it is desired toMetal Primers

Red • Organo-silane base CPS obtain improved metal and glass adhesion or improved resistance to environmental • Brush or spray application exposure with epoxy and urethane adhesives. It can help simplify production scheduling by protecting the cleaned surfaces until the bonding operations can be completed and imparts improved corrosion protection to metal. 1945 B/A • 1:1 mix ratio 2-part 500 It is a two-part chemically curing, corrosion resistant primer to improve adhesion Green epoxy primer CPS of urethanes and epoxies to many metals as well as offering increased corrosion • 8 hour potlife protection. It cures at room temperature and has excellent adhesion to many metals. • Brush, spray or dip application

Note: The technical information and data on these pages should be considered representative or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.

(1) Tested per ASTM D 1876-61T.

For assembly of sophisticated electronics

where outgassing and corrosion of adhesive bonds are a concern, Scotch-Weld Electronic Grade (EG) epoxies are the advanced alternative to mechanical fasteners and lower-grade adhesives. These 2-part10 epoxies produce far lower contamination levels of ionic and outgassing impurities than typical epoxy adhesives. Chloride content is lower than standard industrial counterparts. 16 Targeted dispensing is easy with the 3M™ EPX™ Applicator System. Duo-Pak cartridges with long shelf life are stored at room temperature for added convenience in many operations.

Note: The technical information and data on these pages should be considered representative or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes. 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Film AdhesivesFilm adhesives for the bestcombination of fatigueresistance and highest performance.

bond line. • Adhesive confined to immediate bonding area for a clean operation and less waste. • Simple application for fast assembly. • Stability for extended usability and shelf life.

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Precise fit – Available in various thicknesses Simultaneously seal and bond – In metal-to- and widths, 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Film Adhesive metal lamination 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Film can be die-cut into shapes to facilitate bonding Adhesives bond with up to 4800 psi shear of complex parts. strength and provide a barrier against water, fuels, and oil.

Note: The technical information and data on these pages should be considered representative or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes. 3M™ Pronto™ Instant Adhesives Fast bonding with the right combination of strength, cure time and viscosity. For speed and performance, you’ll likely find a product in this line with precisely the right combination of bond strength, cure time and viscosity. These one-part cyanoacrylate adhesives rapidly reach handling strength at room temperature without a catalyst. On many12 applications, bonds reach handling strength in 5–10 seconds and 80% of full strength in an hour. A single drop per square inch can bond many plastics, rubber, metal and more with tensile strength up to 5000 PSI. Depending on the specific formulation, you have the following features: resistance to fuels, lubricating oils and other chemicals from - 40°F to 200°F (-40°C to 93°C); gap filling; extended cure rates for reposition- ability; high peel and impact strength; conformance to MIL-Spec A-46050C.

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With 3M™ Pronto™ Instant Adhesives application is easy from their own containers or through intermediate manual dispensers or automated systems. Curing requires no expensive equipment or fixturing.

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A single drop of 3M Pronto Instant Adhesive

™ ™ To bond a flexible PVC mat into a high impact 3M Pronto Instant Adhesive CA-8 is an ™ ™

quickly bonds many plastics, rubber, metal polystyrene turntable, 3M™ Pronto™ Instant excellent multi-purpose product for use in a and more. Adhesive CA-40H provides high viscosity and variety of assembly applications. a slower set time to meet handling requirements.

Note: The technical information and data above should be considered representative or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.

(1) The time it takes assembled parts to reach a (2) Tested per ASTM D 1876-61T. strength where further handling and processing (3) Tested per ASTM D 1002-64. can take place. Times will depend on surface to be * Substrate failure. bonded, temperature and humidity. 3M™ Jet-Weld™ Thermoset Adhesive System Hot melt speed and structural strength performance in the palm of your hand. This single system combines many production benefits typical of hot melt adhesives and bond performance usually associated with 2-part structural adhesives. Fast initial set can help you reduce costs. Fast handling strength helps eliminate or minimize fixturing and speed assembly. One-component, moisture-curing formulation eliminates metering, mixing14 and curing equipment. And 100% solids give you a low-VOC adhesive system with no drying equipment and no attack on plastics. With the long bonding range and initial repositionability, assembly of complex parts is easier. Bond lines are thin, flexible and tough for improved part fit, appearance and rugged performance. Combine this versatility with the applicator's portability, and you have a system that can adapt readily to many of your production requirements. 29

Precision bonding, potting,

encapsulation, tacking, andmore at the speed of light.With cure speeds generally less than5 seconds, you can raise the speed limitfor many electronics assembly applications.These specialized acrylate formulations cureon demand when exposed to UV or visiblelight. And for precision targeting andplacement, each adhesive in the line isavailable in 3, 5, 10, and 30ml EFD ®-compatible syringes.

Improved glass and metal

LC-1211 Flexible bond. Visible, 488 Light Yellow 69 1426 436

UV

LC-1212 Semi-rigid bond. Visible, 12,720 Light Yellow 83 4508 455

Improved glass and metal UV adhesion. LC-1213 Flexible bond. Visible, 560 Light Yellow 69 1929 566 Improved glass and metal UV adhesion. LC-1214 Very flexible bond. Visible, 44,000 Yellow 40 1320 540 Color change indicator UV (red to light yellow).Note: The technical information and data on these pages should be considered representative or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.(1) Based on ASTM D 638 (2) ASTM D 1002EFD® is a registered trademark of EFD incorporated. 3M™ Fastbond™ and Scotch-Grip™ Contact Adhesives A tradition of 40 years and the performance you’ll want for a long time to come. This line offers a wide range of choices for contact adhesive applications. Select from bonding ranges, strengths, solids content, and solvent or water-based formulations to meet requirements for bonding laminate, foam, and more. In the line, you’ll find the water-based pioneer 3M™ Fastbond™ Contact Adhesive 30 NF – proven for almost 40 years in cabinet shops and still in compliance with current and currently proposed air quality regulations. Plus, there’s the latest innovation – 3M™ Fastbond™ Contact Adhesive 2000-NF18 with handling speed exceeding most solvent- based systems and up to 350 psi in overlap shear.

The Fastbond Water-Based Story

While competition pressures you to improve productivity, regulatory legislation demands that you move toward more environmentally- 42 responsible technologies. Some local and regional regulations have made Buy only the quantity you need – Depending on the specific 3M ™ Fastbond ™ Adhesive, you can select quart or gallon jugs for convenient handling, or 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums for large traditional solvent-based contact bulk dispensing. adhesives virtually obsolete.

Fastbond is the 3M trademark on a

continually growing line of water-based adhesives that are helping many industries meet the challenge right now and aim for the foreseeable future. By replacing solvent-based adhesives, compliance is getting easier in more and more applications. At the 43 44 same time, you have a choice of Tabletop lamination – With 3M Fastbond ™ ™ Foam fabrication – In compound cushion production and end-use characteristics Contact Adhesive 2000-NF, you get three times the assembly, high tack 3M ™ Fastbond ™ Foam as you can see in the chart at far right coverage of a typical solvent-based system. For Adhesive 100 holds curves in seconds. Lighter and on page 22. production speed, you go from spray to trim in density foam is adhered around the higher seconds. density core with a smooth rounded edge.

3M™ Scotch-Grip™ Adhesives are industrial

tools designed to provide innovative answers to a wide variety of non-structural bonding problems. Some formulations are tailored to specific types of applications such as Scotch-Grip Plastic Adhesives. These high strength, fast drying elastomers bond polycarbonate, vinyl, and many other plastics to themselves and materials such as wood or metal. With Scotch-Grip Rubber and Gasket Adhesives you can easily bond neoprene, EPDM, and many more.

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purpose and used worldwide in hundreds of different product assembly operations. If you’re looking for a reliable non-structural adhesive, you’re likely to find just what you need in the Scotch-Grip Adhesives line backed with more than 50 years of 3M adhesives research and engineering. 49

Adhesive, you can select drums, cans, pails, or handy tubes. These collapsible tubes are self-contained lightweight applicators to give you “take-it-to-the-job” convenience for multi-station or low volume assembly and field repairs.

Note: The technical information and data on these pages should be considered representative or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.(1) Birch plywood to birch plywood @ 0.1 inches/minute (2) Canvas to cold rolled steel @ 2.0 inches/minute separation rate. separation rate. Product Information: 3M Insulation and Light Duty Adhesives

Note: The technical information and data on these pages should be considered representative or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes. 3M Aerosol Adhesives At the touch of a finger – bonding power for substrates from paper to metal. 3M aerosol adhesives go to the job and are always ready when needed. Only a finger’s touch puts a job-matched formulation to work on paper, plastic, cardboard, foam, metal, and more.

3M introduced the first industrial-grade

aerosol adhesive over 35 years ago, and now you can select from a wide range of performance and application characteristics for production and maintenance jobs. Most 3M aerosol adhesives also have a controlled spray pattern to help minimize overspray, clean-up, and unused adhesive.

Headliner attachment – 3M Headliner Spray

™ Trade show booth – Expanded polystyrene Assembly of many lightweight materials – Adhesive is specially formulated for fast tack and panels used for decorative facings are easily With fast tack, long bonding range, and little or high heat resistance. Fast tack holds the headliner bonded to plywood panels with 3M ™ Insulation no soak-in, 3M ™ Super 77™ Spray Adhesive is a in place for easy assembly. The bond holds 78 Spray Adhesive. After assembly, the panels versatile tool for bonding fabrics, plastics, under the heat of the summer sun on the roof. are textured and painted to resemble stone. foams, paper, cardboard, and metals.

Hi-Strength 90 • High temperature resistance 22–24% 507

Hi-Strength 90 • Convenient 13% 571

Note: The technical information and data on these pages should be considered representative or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes. 3M™ Shipping-Mate™ Aerosols for Packaging The convenient system to help your package do its full job. A package performs three functions – containment, protection, and communication. The Shipping-Mate aerosol family can help you save time and effort for the full job.

3M aerosol chemicals contain no methylene

3M Shipping-Mate Case Sealing Adhesive –

™ ™ 3M Shipping-Mate Labeling Adhesive – ™ ™ 3M ™ Shipping-Mate™ Box Re-nu Coating – Helps save time and money if you fill miscellaneous Clear spray adhesive permanently bonds labels to To save the cost of new corrugated cartons, this orders, have cartons that come unglued, fill by many problem surfaces such as glass, rubber, or easy- to-use aerosol covers most printing and hand, or open and close for inspection. Quick metal where other adhesives or gummed labels labels with permanent tan color for carton reuse. drying to keep pace with your operation. may fail. Moisture-resistant formulation. Quick drying and long lasting.

3M Silicone Lubricant – Lubricates cutting

tools and tables. Fast, easy application helps of gears, this heavy-duty degreaser/cleaner helps stainless steel or aluminum is only one of manyprevent build-up of adhesive, wax, inks, and paints. soften and loosen grease, oil and grime. Just applications for this versatile chemical.Won’t stain or become gummy. wipe away with a shop towel.

Note: The technical information and data on these pages should be considered representative or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes. 3M™ Jet-melt™ Adhesives and Polygun™ Applicators

The 3M systems approach to

help you improve productivity and lower costs. G 3M™ Jet-melt™ Adhesives and 3M™ Polygun™ Applicators are engineered to be advanced A Not shown systems to help you improve productivity, H D Not shown lower cost and minimize waste. E Not shown Jet-melt adhesives are 100% solids thermoplastic resins. When heated, they become fluid and quickly wet the bonding surface. Upon cooling, they harden and reach bond strength in seconds. B

You can move assemblies immediately C

to keep production flowing. This helps eliminate clamps, fixturing and drying, F and saves time, energy and space. Each adhesive is designed and precisely See chart at right for application descriptions. 76 manufactured for efficient use in one of the Polygun Applicators. To meet your equipment and handling requirements, Jet-melt Adhesives are also available as pellets, discs, and bricks for bulk application systems.

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3M™ Polygun™ Applicators are lightweight, easy-to-use units using 3M's innovative melt-on-demand or progressive feed technology. 3M™ Jet-melt™ Adhesives provide a versatile line of high performance formulations for fast, strong bonds on a variety of surfaces – wood, plastic, foam, fabric, cardboard, rubber, and more. Adhesives are available in stick, cartridges, and bulk form.

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For bonding the guide to a drawer bottom, In electronic applications, 3M Polygun TC

™ ™ For economical package sealing 3M Jet-melt ™ ™

3M™ Jet-melt™ Adhesive 3738 provides high Applicator delivers high performance and control Adhesive 3762LM is a versatile formulation with delivery rate and long bonding range to meet for tacking, mounting, unitizing, potting, coil 25-second bonding range for production speed. production requirements. termination, and more.

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3M™ Polygun™ EC Applicator can be used For versatility in P.O.P. assembly, 3M™ Polygun™ LT Applicator and 3M™ Jet-melt™ with 3M low-melt adhesive to effectively bond 3M™ Jet-melt™Adhesives are available for bonding Adhesives make an ideal system for welting and heat-sensitive substrates such as styrene foam. a variety of plastics, woods, and light gauge gimping, bonding fabric to wood. metals. Selection includes low-melt formulations applied at only 250°-270°F (127°-132°C).Product Information: 3M™ Polygun™ Applicators

(1) Weight shown is for applicator only — does not include adhesive capacity.(2) Adhesive output will vary with conditions and the adhesive used. Values are approximate and are based on maximum steady-state flow.(3) Temperatures shown are nominal control values. Actual temperature will range slightly above and below this value.(4) Accessory tips used will depend on applicator selected and adhesive used.

NOTE: The technical information and data provided above should be considered representative or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.

5200 70 270/132 220/104 40 16 570 520 600 50

23,000 120 240/116 200/93 29 29 550 363 930 40

3500 57 196/91 <100/38 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 50

@300°F 15,000 N/A 224/107 120/49 N/A 16 N/A N/A N/A > 60 @325°F

18,000 N/A 260/127 170/77 N/A 14 N/A N/A N/A > 60

@325°F

* Also available in bulk.

** Time to deliver the third consecutive cartridge through PG II or PG II LT @ 80 PSI. N/A = Not available 3M Spray-Bond Heat-Applied Adhesive System Solventless fast track for immediate bonding of foam and other lightweight materials. Spray-Bond Adhesive System is a fast, neat alternative to solvent-based systems for bonding most foams, fabrics, plastics, particle board, and light gauge metals. Applications range from furniture cushions to cushioning inserts, modular office panels to gym floor pads, and more. You simply spray a neat track of 100% solids adhesive right where you want it. Apply to one or both surfaces and bond substrates immediately.

Self-contained applicator heats adhesive

slug to the proper temperature and viscosity for spraying. No pumps and hoses to plug or 92 replace. Simply dial a spray pattern, track width, and flow rate on the control unit to suit the size and shape of the part to be bonded and to meet your production requirements.

Smooth Surface Textured Surface

Note: The technical information and data on these pages should be considered representative or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes. (1) Bonds were made by spraying adhesive onto 3/4 in. thick, (2) Tested per 3M AdhD test method C-3093 using 2 lb. (3) According to 3M AdhD test method C-3012. 180° 2 lb. density polyester urethane foam. Open time will vary dead load. peel strength was determined at a cross head speed of depending on substrate. 2 inches/minute at 73°F (23°C). 3M Thermo-Bond FilmsPrecision of film, speedof a hot melt, and the strengthfor demanding applications.3M Thermo-Bond Films combine some ofthe best features of several proven 3Madhesive technologies:

TBF845 Good adhesion to polypropylene Polyolefin Translucent 4 750 on crs 21 on crs 160/71 and polyethylene.Note: The technical information and data on these pages should be considered representative or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes. Lexan® is a registered* Custom thickness available up to 40 mils. trademark of GE. Adhesive Selection Guide

Using this Guide

This guide can be used to assist in choosing eight columns. For example, you want to columns under the heading “Structurals”. a product or products to evaluate for a bond metal to ceramic and have structural There are several candidate products in this given application. The substrates that may strength. First, select the substrate heading example available in the Scotch-Weld be involved are listed in the first column. “Metal to:” shown in the green area upper product line. The 3M products that you may want to left of page 35. Then move down four lines evaluate are grouped by type in the next to “Glass and Ceramics” and look across the

Note: This chart is intended only to indicate possible product candidates for your particular application requirements.Final product selection should be made only after consideration of a variety of factors and evaluation of sample bonds.

(1) Adhesive must be force dried and bonded while warm.

(2) Evaluate using surface activator.* Produces a temporary bond on these materials.